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Beschreibung
The revised and updated third edition of this book reflects the newest techniques, the latest project management software, as well as the most recent changes to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(TM)).
For nearly twenty years, The Little Black Book of Project Management has provided businesspeople everywhere with a quick and effective introduction to project management tools and methodology. You will find invaluable strategies for: organizing any project;
implementing the Six Sigma approach;
choosing the project team;
preparing a budget and sticking to it;
scheduling, flowcharting, and controlling a project;
preparing project documentation;
managing communications;
and much more.

Project management has increasingly become about getting more and better results with fewer resources. In this fast-read solution for both seasoned and first-time project managers, author Michael C. Thomsett shares his not-so-little secrets to achieving the results professionals want, increasing their organizational ability, generating consistent profit, and gaining a reputation for both quality and dependability.
The revised and updated third edition of this book reflects the newest techniques, the latest project management software, as well as the most recent changes to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(TM)).
For nearly twenty years, The Little Black Book of Project Management has provided businesspeople everywhere with a quick and effective introduction to project management tools and methodology. You will find invaluable strategies for: organizing any project;
implementing the Six Sigma approach;
choosing the project team;
preparing a budget and sticking to it;
scheduling, flowcharting, and controlling a project;
preparing project documentation;
managing communications;
and much more.

Project management has increasingly become about getting more and better results with fewer resources. In this fast-read solution for both seasoned and first-time project managers, author Michael C. Thomsett shares his not-so-little secrets to achieving the results professionals want, increasing their organizational ability, generating consistent profit, and gaining a reputation for both quality and dependability.
Über den Autor
MICHAEL C. THOMSETT (Nashville, TN) is the author of many books, including "The Stock Investor's Pocket Calculator," "The Real Estate Investor's Pocket Calculator" and "Getting Started in Six Sigma," as well as previous editions of "The Little Black Book of Project Management."
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Contents

Introduction to the Third Edition

1 Organizing for the Long Term

Background for Project Management

Project Definitions

Definition and Control

A New Look for Project Management

The Successful Project Manager

The Methodical Manager

Project Classification

Work Project

2 The Six Sigma Approach

The Meaning of Six Sigma

Business Process Management (BPM)

Project Participants and Goal Definitions

Defining Goals in Terms of Customer Service

Work Project

3 Creating the Plan

Setting Leadership Goals

Building Your Resource Network

Structuring Your Project Team

Defining the Project's Scope

Holding a Project Announcement Meeting

Setting Project Objectives

Developing the Initial Schedule

Identifying Key Elements Necessary for Project

Success

Work Project

4 Choosing the Project Team

The Imposed Team Problem

The Commitment Problem

Ten important Team-Building Guidelines

Defining Areas of Responsibility

Estimating Time Requirements

Working with Other Departments

The Executive Point of View

Delegation Problems and Solutions

Work Project

5 Preparing the Project Budget

Budgeting Responsibility

Checklist: Effective Budgets

Labor Expense: The Primary Factor

Additional Budgeting Segments

Budgeting Each Phase of Your Project

Budgeting Controls

Work Project

6 Establishing a Schedule

The Scheduling Problem

The Gantt Chart

Scheduling Control

The Scheduling Solution

Gantt Limitations

Work Project

7 Flowcharting for Project Control

Guidelines for Project Control

Listing Out the Phases

Work Breakdown Structures

CPM and PERT Methods

Automated Project Management Systems

Setting Your Flowcharting Rules

Work Project

8 Designing the Project Flowchart

Activity and Event Sequences

The Vertical Flowchart and Its Limitations

The Horizontal Network Diagram and Its Advantages

Building the Network Diagram

Applying the Network Diagram

Expanded Applications

Work Project

9 Managing the Value Chain in the Project

Attributes of the Value Chain

Risk Management and the Value Chain

How Value Is Incorporated into the Big Picture

Value: An Intangible Turned into a Tangible

Work Project

10 Writing the Supporting Documentation

Project Narratives

More Than Paperwork

Simplifying Instructions

The Diagram/Narrative Combination

Project Control Documentation

Work Project

11 Conducting the Project Review

Defining Success

The Progress Review

Project Leadership Attributes

Monitoring and Reporting

The Missed Deadline

The Accelerated Schedule

The Changing Objective

Staying on Course

Work Project

12 The Communication Challenge

Communication Skills Project Managers Need

The Budget as a Communication Tool

The Schedule as a Communication Tool

Working with Department Managers

Working with Other Department Employees

Working with Outside Consultants

Weak Links in Communication

American Management Association

How Flowcharting Helps

Meeting with Outside Resources

Running the Meeting

Work Project

13 Project Management and Your Career

An Organizational Science

Attributes of Project Leadership

Taking Charge

Eliminating Common Problems

Maximizing Your Skills

Work Project

14 Finding the Best Project Management

Software

Appendix: Work Project Answers

Glossary

Index

Details
Empfohlen (von): 18
Erscheinungsjahr: 2013
Fachbereich: Management
Genre: Importe, Wirtschaft
Rubrik: Recht & Wirtschaft
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9780814415290
ISBN-10: 0814415296
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Thomsett, Michael
Auflage: Third Edition
Hersteller: AMACOM
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 16 mm
Von/Mit: Michael Thomsett
Erscheinungsdatum: 09.08.2013
Gewicht: 0,446 kg
Artikel-ID: 107906257

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